1. (noun) (genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go)

• gene linkage

1. (noun) an associative relation

• connectedness
• connection
• connexion

2. (noun) (genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go)

• hereditary pattern
• inheritance

3. (noun) a mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion

• mechanical system

4. (noun) the act of linking things together

• attachment
• fastening

1. (noun) (genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go)

• genetic science
• genetics

1. (noun) an associative relation

• link
• nexus

1. (noun) an associative relation

• associate
• colligate
• connect
• link
• link up
• relate
• tie in

2. (noun) a mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion

• connect
• join
• link
• link up
• unite

3. (noun) the act of linking things together

• connect
• link
• link up
• tie